Professional English (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Course material

Material compiled by the teacher and the students in Learn

Study forms and methods

Studies based on a set schedule
Alternative ways of completing the course are discussed and agreed with the teacher

RDI and work-related cooperation

Practical tasks based on communication situations at work

Timing of exams and assignments

Continuous assessment and exam at the end of the course. A detailed schedule will be published in the beginning of the course.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student work

Course part description

The job
Anatomy and movements
Illnesses and symptoms
Working with clients
Examinations
Therapies and treatments
Optional topics

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment, learning tasks and exam. Assessment is based on The European frame of reference level B2

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.